The BEST Way To Catch MORE Bass This Spring! (Schooling Bass)

Come along as we head out on the water to uncover the BEST way to catch Bass in the Spring! You can spend your time searching for a bite or you can specifically target schools of fish and catch multiples from each location. We use very specific lures to trigger schools of bass into a feeding frenzy, then catch the big ones while they're caught up in the excitement!

This method of targeting big bass in schools works all over the country. We discovered this method over a decade ago and have put it to work countless times. By triggering the smallest bass in the school to feed, you can get even the largest fish to engage without having to fool them into believing your lure is real. Forget trying to catch Spring bass on slow moving baits, its time to learn how to trigger entire schools!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt had on deck. We've included the exact colors, sizes, and hook upgrades for each. We've also included the rods and reels he was using to maintain such a high hook up to land ratio despite using treble hooks. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see photos and descriptions of each item. 

CHATTERBAIT... 

Bait- ZMan Evergreen Jackhammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Sexy Shad

BLADE BAIT... 

Bait- Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Color: Real Shad, Black Holo

DAMIKI VAULT HOOK UPGRADE... 

Split Rings- Owner Hyperwire: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Sizes: 2 and 3

Hooks- Owner STX-38: http://bit.ly/2oNIeCD

Size: 6

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT... 

-Lucky Craft LV-500: https://bit.ly/3HGwNnV

Color: Chartreuse Shad

LV-500 HOOK UPGRADE... 

Split Rings- Owner Hyperwire: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 3

Hooks- Owner STX-58: http://bit.ly/2fXGkLc

Size: 4

SQUAREBILL... 

-13 Fishing Scamp 60: https://bit.ly/3iMkYAw

Color: MudBug Punch

A-RIG...

Rig- Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/38xd1es

Heads- Dirty Jigs Matt Allen (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Dummy Baits- Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

Colors: Albino, Smokin Magic Shad

Main Baits- Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

BLADE BAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride B 7'2" Med Lt: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 855C CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 (16 lb): http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BUDGET BLADE BAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line- Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Catching BIG BASS On Clearlake! + Frog Fishing Tips For Beginners!

Matt returns to Clearlake! Its been a year but you wouldn't know it because the BIG Bass start biting right away!! He's fishing with his dad and brother, targeting fish with a frog, chatterbait, and assorted topwater lures. You're not going to want to miss this slugfest!

In the midst of hammering quality fish Matt stops and shares a few frog fishing tricks to help you become a successful frog fisherman overnight. If you've struggled to hook your fish, keep them pinned, or just plain haven't got the "feel" of frog fishing, he's talking to you. You can quit struggling right now if you pay attention to how he adapts the frogs and the equipment to the specific angler. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits the guys were using in today's video. We'll also include links to some of Matt's travel rods, the frog rods he recommended, as well as specific sizes and colors you'll need to help choose the right from for your next fishing trip. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

TODAY'S BAITS

Chatterbait... 

Bait- Z Man JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 5.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Crystal Shad

Swimbait... 

Bait- Gambler Little EZ Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3jmeYgM

Color: Ghost Shad

Hook- Owner Flashy Swimmer 3/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Frogs... 

-River2Sea Bully Wa 65: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Color: Ghost

-SnagProof Bobby's Perfect Frog: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Colors: Pine Frogs, Grey Ghost

-Jackall Kaera Frog: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Color: Glitter Hasu

OUR FAVORITE FROG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL 

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk 

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

FROG COMBO FOR SMALLER ANGLERS... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL 

Reel- Shimano Curado 200 K (XG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

BUDGET FROG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Line- Power Pro Braid 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

TRAVEL RODS

Chatterbait/Topwater Combo... 

Rod- Megabass Triza - Stym Palides: https://bit.ly/2Glg3au

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Jig/Swimbait Combo...

Rod- Megabass Triza - Dragoon: https://bit.ly/2Glg3au

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

RELATED VIDEO... 

Matt and Ross England Fish Clearlake: https://youtu.be/ZX9NTot0D2I

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR?  

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Chatterbait and Swim Jig Tricks You Actually Need To Know!!

Finally! The tricks that make all the difference! When should you throw a swim jig instead of a chatterbait? What about just throwing a swimbait? What makes one better than another? Its time to find out exactly what each bait is for and when to switch between them!

Chatterbaits are incredible lures! They're ability to catch fish is rivaled by only a few other lures. But do they have a weakness? Of course they do! That's where the swim jig steps in. Understanding the differences between the chatterbait, swim jig, and swimbait will help you catch fish day after day. Learning to use these baits as a system instead of sticking with a single option will allow you to adapt to changing conditions on your lake. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors and weights for each, as well as our favorite trailers to compliment each style. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SWIMBAITS...

Head- Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Bait- Storm Largo Shad (4"): https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color Shown: Pro Blue Red Pearl

SWIM JIGS...

-Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Weight: 1/2 to 3/4 oz.

Favorite Colors: Crappie, Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Black/Blue

-Dirty Jigs Skirted Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Weight: 1/4 - 3/8 oz.

Favorite Colors: Alabama Craw, Crappie, Hematoma, Tactical Shad

SWIM JIG TRAILERS... 

-R2S D Walker Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Sizes- 100 (Swim Jig), 120 (California Swim Jig)

Favorite Colors: PB Red, Shamrock Shad, Ice White

-13 Fishing Pleasure Shad: https://bit.ly/3A4F4hx

Sizes- 4" (Swim Jig), 5" (California Swim Jig)

Favorite Colors: Black and Tan, Collard Greens, Witches Brew

-Gambler EZ Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Favorite Colors: Electric One, Ghost Shad, Gold Rush

CHATTERBAITS...

-Evergreen JackHammer: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Weight- 3/8 to 1/2 oz.

Favorite Colors: Bruised Green Pump, Clearwater Shad, Green Pump Shad

-Z Man CrossEyez: https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

Weight- 3/8 to 1/2 oz.

Favorite Colors: Mouse Rat, Shad Spawn, Green Pumpkin

-Z Man Chatterbait Custom: http://bit.ly/2Ix71mI

Weight- 3/8 to 1/2 oz.

Favorite Colors: Bluegill, Glimmer Shad, Black Blue Flk

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...

-Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Sizes: 4.5" and 5.5"

Favorite Colors: Blue Gizzard, Ghost Minnow, Black Blue, Natural Gill

-Big Bite Kamikaze Swim On: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Size: 4.25"

Favorite Colors: Green Pump Chart, Hematoma, Green Pumpkin

CLIP/SNAP UPGRADES...

-Nishine Original Snap: https://bit.ly/2T2ic1F

Size: #2

HIGH-END CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC-100 16 lb Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

ALL-AROUND CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Heavy Glass: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado DC (XG): http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- Sunline Assassin 17 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR?  

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz